The nurse is preparing to ambulate an 11-year-old child who has had an appendectomy. In addition to pharmacological pain management, which of the following non-pharmacological pain management strategies would be appropriate for this child?
1. A heating pad
2. A warm, moist pack
3. A splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing
4. An ice pack
3
Rationale:
1. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound.
2. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound.
3. A splint pillow placed on the abdomen is a non-pharmacological strategy to decrease discomfort after an appendectomy.
4. Heat and ice are not used on the incision area, as they can impair the healing process of the wound.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
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